Business and Economics

Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union

Jan 20, 2015 Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation

Report: Arizona's Economy Dependent on Colorado River

Jan 20, 2015 Most of state's $261B GDP would go away without the river's water, ASU economists say.

Preseason Baseball Returning to Tucson, from Mexico

Jan 14, 2015 Top league from south of border will bring four teams to Kino Sports Complex in March.

Tucson Streetcar Ridership Down in November, December

Jan 12, 2015 Holidays, weather reduced number of people riding rails between downtown, UA.

Obama, in Phoenix, Touts His Housing Policies

Jan 8, 2015 President says industry has turned around; unveils new initiative to reduce mortgage insurance.

Tucson Job Growth Will Remain Slow in 2015

Jan 7, 2015 Forecast based on mismatch between labor pool, skills needed for jobs in health care, other tech fields.

Obama Coming to Phoenix to Discuss Housing Affordability

Jan 5, 2015 President will arrive Wednesday, speak Thursday; he may address first-time homebuyers' getting mortgages.

New I-10 Sign Installation Could Cause Delays

Jan 5, 2015 Stretch of freeway east of I-19 down to single lane in Tucson parts of this week

Homeless Families in Need of Shelter on Cold Nights

Jan 5, 2015 Salvation Army seeing fewer individuals seeking overnight shelter

Supply-Demand Driving Arizona Turquoise Prices

Dec 24, 2014 Change in mining regulations abd techniques, growth of Chinese middle class putting pressure on availability.

State Revenues Continue Below Budget

Dec 19, 2014 8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.

Protecting Davis-Monthan a Priority for Arizona Senators

Dec 19, 2014 McCain, Flake visit Tucson base, pledge to work for preservation of A-10, military-related jobs in region.

Arizona's Craft Beer Industry Growing Rapidly

Dec 17, 2014 Total Economic Impact Exceeds $600M in 2013; numbers of small-scale breweries in Tucson has doubled.

Tucson Getting Credit Card-Friendly Parking Meters, Higher Fees

Dec 16, 2014 New devices downtown, along University Boulevard, North 4th Avenue will improve convenience, at $1 per hour.

Mexican Peso Drops in Value, Could Hurt Arizona Retailers

Dec 16, 2014 With U.S. dollar at 15 pesos, experts say Mexican visitors are spending less when they come across the line.

Interstate 11 Corridor Project Moves Ahead

Dec 16, 2014 Option for new highway in Tucson still alive, but latest routing calls for no new path through Avra Valley.

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